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$Summerville, Summerville
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Baker's BBQ of Summerville
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8.1/ 10
0 reviews“A husband-and-wife cottage pit that sells out by Saturday”
Kevin and Price Baker run this pit out of a restored cottage on Central Avenue in Summerville, and the whole operation is scaled to their hands rather than a warehouse. They smoke a fixed amount of meat, open Thursday through Saturday, and close when the pans are empty. The limited schedule is the point: this is barbecue measured by care, not volume, and the porch setting makes the wait feel less like a line and more like a visit. The pulled pork carries a gentle mustard-gold tang, the Carolina signature, with soft interior meat and darker bark pulled in for contrast. Brisket and ribs round out the plate, and the sides are scratch-made rather than scooped from a supplier's tub. Come early on a Thursday if you want the full menu; by late Saturday afternoon the choices narrow fast, which regulars treat as a feature.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Thu–Sat 11am–7pm
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Heads up
- Baker's BBQ of Summerville keeps limited hours and can run out — go early or check ahead before you visit.
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Pulled Pork, Brisket, and Ribs
What to Order
1
Pulled Pork2
Brisket3
Ribs4
Scratch SidesWhy It Stands Out
**A pit sized to two people who cook until it's gone, not until the clock says stop.** The mustard-gold pulled pork and scratch sides reward an early arrival, and the sell-out schedule is a promise of freshness rather than an inconvenience.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 807 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
- Phone
- (843) 875-4469
- Hours
- Thu–Sat 11am–7pm
- Price Range
- $$
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.2
Bark8.0
Tenderness8.1
Value8.4
Atmosphere7.6
Consistency8.0
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Good to Know
Baker's BBQ of Summerville — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Baker's BBQ of Summerville?
Regulars point to Pulled Pork, Brisket, Ribs, and Scratch Sides.
What are Baker's BBQ of Summerville's hours?
Thu–Sat 11am–7pm
What days is Baker's BBQ of Summerville closed?
Baker's BBQ of Summerville is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Does Baker's BBQ of Summerville have limited hours?
Baker's BBQ of Summerville keeps limited hours and can run out — go early or check ahead before you visit.
Is Baker's BBQ of Summerville expensive?
Baker's BBQ of Summerville is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Baker's BBQ of Summerville serve?
Baker's BBQ of Summerville serves Lowcountry / South Carolina Style barbecue — South Carolina BBQ centers on whole hog cooking, with the state uniquely home to four distinct sauce traditions: mustard-based (Midlands), vinegar-pepper (Pee Dee), light tomato, and heavy tomato. Charleston's Lowcountry spin adds Gullah-Geechee influences.
